Book Description: Narrated by 17-year-old Matt as a letter to his youngest sister, Emmy, The Rules of Survival is his effort to come to terms with the vicious treatment he and his two sisters suffered at the hands of Nikki, their beautiful and unpredictable mother.

Free copies of the book are available for teens in grades 8-12 participating in the discussion.

For more information, please contact the Young Adult department at 617/536-5400.